What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to bus via Glasgow which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Academy Street via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Forfar to Dumfries?

The distance between Forfar and Dumfries is 159 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Forfar to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Dumfries bus from?

Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Forfar to Dumfries bus arrive?

Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dumfries is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Forfar to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 332+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Forfar to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 12m
£48–98
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
5h 26m
£21–33
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Dumfriescar 140.4 mi
2h 40m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
6h 35m

Forfar to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train

53Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Forfar to Dumfries.

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Distance: 158.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Loreburne Centre 2 via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Sydney Place in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Academy Street via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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